PA612 ESD vs PA612 GF30
Polymer · PA612 grade comparison
PA612 ESD and PA612 GF30 are two grades of the same polymer grade, PA612: ESD (ESD / antistatic) versus GF30 (30 % glass-fibre reinforced). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. PA612 GF30 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 58 MPa (8.41 ksi) against 53 MPa (7.69 ksi) for PA612 ESD, about 9% more; tensile strength follows at 155 MPa (22.5 ksi) vs 55 MPa (7.98 ksi). In exchange, PA612 ESD is the more ductile: elongation 25% versus 3.5% for PA612 GF30. PA612 ESD is lighter (1.1 g/cm³ vs 1.31 g/cm³ for PA612 GF30) and PA612 GF30 is stiffer (8.8 GPa vs 2.4 GPa). On the shop floor, PA612 ESD machines more easily (good vs fair) and PA612 GF30 welds better (good vs fair).
PA612 ESDChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.
PA612 GF30Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
PA612 ESD vs PA612 GF30: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all polymer grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all polymer grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Shear Strength
Izod Impact, Notched
Hardness, Shore D
Hardness, Rockwell M
Hardness, Rockwell R
Same in both: Shear Modulus 0.78 GPa0.11 Msi · Bulk Modulus 4 GPa0.51 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.39 · Compressive Modulus 2 GPa0.29 Msi
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Same in both: Melting Temperature (Tm) 218°C424 °F · Glass Transition (Tg) 48°C118 °F · Water Absorption (24 h) 0.3% · Water Absorption (Saturation) 2.7% · Refractive Index 1.53
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa
Vicat Softening Point (B50)
Limiting Oxygen Index
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 1,700 J/kg·K0.41 BTU/lb·°F · Min Service Temperature -40°C-40 °F · Max Service Temperature (short-term) 160°C320 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Volume Resistivity
Surface Resistivity
Same in both: Dielectric Strength 28 kV/mm711 V/mil · Dielectric Constant (1 MHz) 3.1 · Dissipation Factor (1 MHz) 0.02 · Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) 600 V
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: UV / Weathering Resistance 35 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Mold Shrinkage
Same in both: Polishability 55 / 100 · Processing Melt Temperature (typ.) 260°C500 °F · Mold Temperature (typ.) 80°C176 °F
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 130 MJ/kg55,890 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 7.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 350 L/kg41.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 0%
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every polymer grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
PA612 ESD vs PA612 GF30 — frequently asked
Is PA612 GF30 stronger than PA612 ESD?
Yes. PA612 GF30 has a typical yield strength of 58 MPa (8.41 ksi) against 53 MPa (7.69 ksi) for PA612 ESD — about 9% more. Tensile strength is 155 MPa (22.5 ksi) vs 55 MPa (7.98 ksi).
Which grade does FabDigit quote by default, ESD or GF30?
NAT-DAM is the default PA612 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither ESD nor GF30). The other condition is available on request or by drawing note — specify it in the material field or the part notes and the quote is priced for it.
Which is easier to machine, PA612 ESD or PA612 GF30?
PA612 ESD. Its machinability rates good (65/100) against fair (45/100) for PA612 GF30; for welding the order is PA612 GF30 first (good, 55/100) then PA612 ESD (fair, 40/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in PA612 ESD and PA612 GF30 side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.
Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.